Scotch Bonnet: The Complete Guide (100K–350K SHU)
100K–350K SHU · fruity and tropical · Caribbean
70x hotter than a jalapeño
Quick Facts
Heat & Flavor Profile
The Scotch Bonnet registers 100K–350K Scoville Heat Units (SHU), placing it in the Extra-Hot tier (100K–1M SHU). That makes it roughly 70x hotter than a jalapeño.
Flavor notes: fruity and tropical.
Substitutes for Scotch Bonnet
Closest match: Habanero. These peppers share a similar heat range or flavor profile and work well as substitutes in most recipes.
Scotch Bonnet vs. Other Peppers
See how the Scotch Bonnet stacks up in these detailed side-by-side comparisons.
Data from USDA FoodData Central, the Chile Pepper Institute at NMSU, and USDA Agricultural Research Service. Species classification: C. chinense — based on published botanical taxonomy.